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The Editor

Updated 2 days ago
By CutCap AI Team

The Video Editor

The CutCap AI Editor is a powerful, browser-based workspace designed for speed and precision.

Editor Workspace

Workspace Overview

1. Header Toolbar

At the top of the editor, you'll find essential controls:

  • Title Input: Rename your project on the fly.
  • Revisions: Access your project's version history and rollback if needed.
  • Undo / Redo: Quickly revert or re-apply changes (⌘ + Z / ⌘ + Y).
  • Save & Export: Save your progress or export your final video.

2. Left Sidebar Tools

The left panel houses all your creative assets and AI tools:

  • Captions & Style: Customize the look of your subtitles with presets or manual adjustments.
  • AI Power Tools: Advanced AI features to enhance your video.
  • Music & AI Voiceover: Add background tracks or generate AI speech.
  • Audiogram: Create audio-reactive visuals.
  • Brand Kit: Access saved brand assets and logos.
  • B-rolls & Transitions: Add cutaways and smooth transitions.
  • Images & Text Overlay: Overlay static graphics and custom text.
  • Project Assets: Manage files uploaded specifically for this project.

3. Center Canvas (Preview Viewport)

Located in the center, this shows a real-time preview of your video. What you see is exactly what will be rendered.

  • Responsive Ratios: Toggle between aspect ratios like 9:16 (TikTok/Reels), 1:1 (Instagram), and 16:9 (YouTube).
  • Sizing Fits: Adjust how your video scales within the canvas.
  • Media Controls: Play, pause, and preview your composition.

4. Right Transcript Panel

Manage your text and captions efficiently:

  • Interactive Transcript: Click any word to jump to that part of the video.
  • Inline Editing & Split Blocks: Correct typos or split text blocks seamlessly.
  • Subtitle Utilities: Upload or download SRT/VTT files and configure word breaks.

5. Bottom Timeline Panel

A comprehensive multi-track grid for precise editing:

  • Tracks: Manage separate layers for Captions, Audiogram, and Videos.
  • Trimming & Seeking: Adjust clip durations and seek through your project frame by frame.

Keyboard Shortcuts

  • Space — Play / Pause
  • ⌘ + Z — Undo Change
  • ⌘ + Y — Redo Change
  • ← / → — Seek frame by frame

Safe Zones

When creating for TikTok or Instagram, keep your captions in the middle 60% of the screen. Our Aspect Ratio presets automatically help you visualize these safe zones.

Next: Deep dive into Subtitles